SUV Crash into Light Pole Brings Pole Down on Another Car at Arlington Heights Rd and Rand Rd

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Light pole down next to the red Volvo that struck the light pole at Arlington Heights Road and Rand Road in Arlington Heights
Light pole down next to the red Volvo that struck the light pole at Arlington Heights Road and Rand Road in Arlington Heights.

Police, firefighters and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 11:11 a.m. Sunday, May 22, 2022 to a report of a crash with injuries at Arlington Heights Road and Rand Road in Arlington Heights.




Police, firefighters, and paramedics arrived to find that the driver of a red Volvo crashed into a large metal light pole, and that the light pole crashed onto the roof and windshield of a black Toyota Camry. Initially, no injuries were reported and all people involved in the crash reported they did not need paramedics to transport them to the hospital.

Both vehicles at the scene had moderate to severe damage that may result in both vehicles being totaled — more likely for the Toyota Camry.

Red Volvo XC60 with front-end damage after the driver struck a light pole at Arlington Heights Road and Rand Road in Arlington Heights
Red Volvo XC60 with front-end damage after the driver struck a light pole at Arlington Heights Road and Rand Road in Arlington Heights.
A black Toyota Camry with roof and windshield damage after a light pole that was struck by the red Volvo compact SUV dropped on the roof of the Toyota Camry
A black Toyota Camry with roof and windshield damage after a light pole that was struck by the red Volvo compact SUV dropped on the roof of the Toyota Camry.




Arlington Heights Public Works arrived on the scene to begin the work to secure and repair the light pole. The sidewalk on the west side of Arlington Heights just south of Rand Road was blocked while utility work was underway. The pole was across the parkway and into the southbound lanes of Arlington Heights immediately after the crash.

Three police SUVs blocking access to southbound Arlington Heights Road south of Rand Road
Three police SUVs blocking access to southbound Arlington Heights Road south of Rand Road.

Even though three police SUVs were blocking access to southbound Arlington Heights Road, a motorist managed to get into the midst of the scene while passing southbound on Arlington Heights Road. No additional damage or injuries occurred.

The cause of the crash was not initially known.

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The information in this article is an early report published before any summary information was confirmed or released by police or fire authorities.

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Arlington Heights Public Works Duty Man on the scene to begin the process of repair of the light pole
Arlington Heights Public Works Duty Man on the scene to begin the process of repair of the light pole.
Crash scene with light pole down at Arlington Heights Road and Rand Road in Arlington Heights
Crash scene with light pole down at Arlington Heights Road and Rand Road in Arlington Heights.
Crash scene with light pole down at Arlington Heights Road and Rand Road in Arlington Heights
Crash scene with light pole down at Arlington Heights Road and Rand Road in Arlington Heights.




Crash scene with light pole down at Arlington Heights Road and Rand Road in Arlington Heights
Crash scene with light pole down at Arlington Heights Road and Rand Road in Arlington Heights.
Crash scene with light pole down at Arlington Heights Road and Rand Road in Arlington Heights
Crash scene with light pole down at Arlington Heights Road and Rand Road in Arlington Heights.




Crash scene with light pole down at Arlington Heights Road and Rand Road in Arlington Heights
Crash scene with light pole down at Arlington Heights Road and Rand Road in Arlington Heights.

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